BY SHYAM PATELPLACENTIA, CA - The melodious voice of Mukhtyar Shah regaled Southern California on November 9 at the Performing Arts Center in Placentia. Shah, who has been singing professionally since 1984, wowed the hundreds of devotees with his golden voice. The concert centered around music from the famous...

Mukesh Mathur, better known mononymously as Mukesh. Mukesh was an Indian playback singer of Hindi songs who gained prominence after winning the National Film Awards for Best Male Playback Singer for the song ‘Kai Baar Yuhi Dekha Hai’ from the film ‘Rajnigandha’ in 1973.In honor of Mukesh, Shah mesmerized the audience with some of his mentor’s most popular songs while performing for the first time in California. Well-known entertainer Roshni Suchde of Roshni Productions along with her mentor Natwar Thakkar presented Mukhtar Shah through the musical evening aptly named ‘Ek yaad Mukeshji ke Baad’.Mukhtar began the show with one of his most admired songs ‘Kabhi Kabhie’. During the course of the night he went on to sing hits like ‘Mera Pyaar Bhi Bahar Bhe’, ‘Savaan Ka Mahina’, ‘Chandan Sa Badan’, ‘Kissi Ke Muskurahad’, and many more.Mukhtar left nothing to chance and even belted out two Gujarati songs for the diverse crowd. One of the most rousing ovations of the night came during a duet with Shobhna as well as singer Sanjay. The crowd chanted Mukhtar’s name as the atmosphere was upbeat and energetic throughout the night. Dylan Entertainment along with national promoter Roshni Productions presented an unforgettable concert experience.

I heard the voice of Mukhtar Shah on Hemant Kumar musical group earlier this year . This very talented singer got me glued to the TV .I can listen to his songs for hours on end. A true master.like the wonderful Mukesh has come back. I grew up listening to Mukesh.

I too listened Mr. Mukhtar Shah on YouTube and became a great fan of him. I don't have any hesitaion to say that most of his songs are better than the original. I am longing to attend his live concert at Newcastle Upon Tyne, U. K.